England goalkeeper Joe Hart has said he would stick up his hand and volunteer
to take one of the five penalties against Italy if their Euro 2012
quarter-final is to be decided on spot-kicks.

Given England's recent record during the knockout phases of major tournaments, Roy Hodgson's side have spend a generous amount of time in training practicing penalties.

Hart has also spent some of his preparations for Sunday's Euro 2012 quarter-final watching Italy's penalty takers but is equally willing to step forward and take one of his own.

"I'd take one of the first five penalties if they wanted me to - 100 per cent," Hart said. "I’ll put my name forward. Hopefully it won’t come to that."

With captain Steven Gerrard and Wayne Rooney the only two recognised penalty-kick takers for their respective clubs in the squad, England would have a pot from Ashley Cole, John Terry, Scott Parker, Ashley Young, James Milner and Hart to pick from.

The Manchester City goalkeeper also revealed he practised taking penalties as much as the rest of the England squad.